During a routine dressing change, the nurse notes a vesicular rash across the abdomen of a client who is 2 days postop after hysterectomy
The client's a.m. meds, including modafinil (Provigil), ibuprofen, and a multivitamin with iron, are due in 30 minutes. What nursing action is essential?
1. Culture the drainage from the rash.
2. Give the a.m. medications and plan to show the rash to the health care provider on morning rounds.
3. Hold the ibuprofen until the nurse can check the client's medical record for drug allergies.
4. Hold the modafinil and talk to the health care provider about the rash.
The client's a.m. meds, including modafinil (Provigil), ibuprofen, and a multivitamin with iron, are due in 30 minutes. What nursing action is essential?
1. Culture the drainage from the rash.
2. Give the a.m. medications and plan to show the rash to the health care provider on morning rounds.
3. Hold the ibuprofen until the nurse can check the client's medical record for drug allergies.
4. Hold the modafinil and talk to the health care provider about the rash.
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